Awards & Accolades

Since opening in January of 2008, Encanterra has received a wealth of glowing reviews from essentially every significant golf publication in Arizona, as well as hearty praise from regional and national publications. 

A few samples are below, and when you come to the Club, you'll be able to see our quickly growing "Wall Of Fame."


Golf Magazine names Encanterra among its Top 10 Best New Private Courses

Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012

Encanterra has been named among the Top 10 New Private Courses in the U.S. by GOLF Magazine’s panel of golf course design and architecture experts. The announcement was made in the publication’s January 2009 issue.

GOLF Magazine’s ranking panel is comprised of 100 members, representing 15 countries. They include major-championship winners, Ryder Cup players, architects, leading amateurs, journalists and a cadre of nearly a dozen course connoisseurs who've had the doggedness to play all Top 100 Courses in the World. There are no set-in-stone criteria for GOLF Magazine panelists. However, they do consider how a course tests the full range of skills, design rhythm, variety, setting and conditioning, among other aspects. Yet, the weighting of these is left to the individual preferences of the publication’s panelists.

To view the entire list of prestigious clubs, click here.


Links Magazine names Encanterra among its "Best New Private Courses in 2008"

Jan 2, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012

We are very excited to announce that right on the heels of Golf Magazine naming Encanterra among its Top Ten Best New Private Courses, the nation’s third-largest golf publication - Links Magazine - has also recognized Encanterra among its Best New Private Courses of 2008.  This is yet another outstanding accolade in what has been a great year already.

To read the full story, click here


The Arizona Republic Calls Encanterra the "Valley's Newest Gem"

Feb 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012

After a single round of golf with course designer Tom Lehman, The Arizona Republic was convinced that the next great golf experience in the Greater Phoenix area was located in the southeast Valley at Encanterra.  Not typically prone to hyperbole, the Republic was clear in its evaluation of the course - "a gem".

East Valley Tribune Says Encanterra is "the best private golf deal in the Valley"

Feb 7, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012

Long-time East Valley Tribune contributor and nationally-respected golf writer Bill Huffman heaped his praise on the Club and course, and had no issue proclaiming Encanterra "the best private golf deal in the Valley".

Go Gilbert praises Encanterra

Mar 1, 2008 - Nov 2, 2012

In a cover story in the March issue of Go Gilbert, the magazine was effusive in its praise of both the course and the community at Encanterra. 

Estates West heaps praise on Encanterra for its Midwestern roots

Mar 1, 2008 - Nov 2, 2012

In a profile of the Club in its March issue, Estates West's up-and-coming golf writer Nicole Brophy saw the clear connection between designer Tom Lehman's Minnesota roots and the winding, tree-lined layout of Encanterra.  

Golfer's Guide Proclaims Encanterra among the best in AZ

May 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012

In both its Arizona and Nevada editions, Golfer's Guide was effusive in its praise of Encanterra, noting the course has "wave upon wave of emerald fairways, trees, flowers, white sand bunkers, and flowing water." 

Links Magazine names Encanterra tops in Green Living

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2012

In the issue on newsstands now, Links Magazine has named Encanterra, a Trilogy Country Club among its list of the top five "Green Living" communities in the United States. 

GolfWeek - Best New Courses 2009

Oct 22, 2009 - Oct 22, 2012

GolfWeek Magazine has named Encanterra, A Trilogy Country Club one of the "Top 25 Best New Courses of 2009." Click here (PDF) for more information.

Encanterra Member Jim Walker featured in Golf Magazine

Dec 10, 2009 - Dec 10, 2012

Encanterra Member Jim Walker is featured in Golf Magazine - click here to read the article, which is about planning and acheiving one's goals for retirement.

A High End Experience at an Affordable Price

Mar 1, 2010 - Mar 1, 2012

The Tom Lehman designed course opened 2 years ago to great accolades, but the clubhouse, which they call La Casa (home in Spanish), made me want to open my wallet and join on the spot. It is 60,000 luxurious square feet that just opened in early Feb 2010. Do you have any idea how expansive 60,000 square feet is?

Read more at www.GolfersDreamBook.blogspot.com.   


Encanterra Featured In The Edmonton Journal & Calgary Sun

Mar 22, 2010 - Mar 22, 2012

"Green Any Way You Slice It - Snowbirds drawn to Encanterra, a new golf community in Phoenix." Please click here to read the full article.

Southland Golf Talks About Encanterra's

Apr 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2012

In an article published in Southern California's largest golf publication, the praise for Encanterra continues. Check out the full article here.

Avid Golfer Names Encanterra #1 Private Club in Arizona under $30,000

Apr 22, 2010 - Apr 22, 2012

In its March 2010 Private Clubs Ranking Issue, Avid Golfer named Encanterra, a Trilogy Country Club the #1 private club in Arizona with an initation fee under $30,000.  This is ahead of such prestigious clubs as Blackstone, Seville, and Tatum Ranch. 

In the same issue, Encanterra was ranked the #3 Family Club behind only the well-established Moon Valley and Arizona Country Clubs. 

To read the entire article, click here.

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